Honkai Impact 3rd, what should an ordinary player do at the start?

Silently pondering all sorts of random things—the gray snake, who had been shocked to break through a tiny bit of the system's underlying layer without anyone noticing, ignored the voices behind it and also activated the self-deletion function for everything related to the intimate actions between Mei and Jiang Cheng—leaving no information behind.

It's not that being a mechanical creation gives it any ideas about gender; in fact, aside from some unique branches, the Gray Serpent itself can be said to have no gender whatsoever. It can be both male and female simultaneously, because it is essentially just a mechanical creation.

But Jiang Cheng is a man and has possessiveness, and Raiden Mei herself only loves one person. It wouldn't be fun if this caused any misunderstandings.

Perhaps it was because she could sense and touch this point that the girl, Raiden Mei, was able to so brazenly extend invitations to Jiang Cheng.

"Cheng-kun, please hug me even more warmly!"

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While walking on the road, she used her own abilities to block out all the cameras that could be used to collect information, leaving everything to Jiang Cheng, who was being held in her arms at that moment.

As for the gray snakes further ahead—don't worry.

Can feel it.

Although I still don't quite understand the principle, the feeling of deleting something is absolutely true.

So don't worry at all.

This is something that only he and Jiang Cheng could witness.

After initially gaining the upper hand, the girl who wielded lightning seemed to be able to see the boy's true nature through his once unfathomable pupils—his excessively clumsy, ordinary, and weak heart hidden beneath his seemingly omniscient exterior.

Was she really that gentle?

So vulnerable, it's adorable.

Since you want to atone for hurting me.

Even though they already knew, they could still vaguely see the ordinary side beneath Jiang Cheng's former aloofness, which was already very obvious when he was chasing the plane.

The moment that Raiden Mei is now truly experiencing makes her inescapably feel annoyed at everything she has never seen on her lover's face before.

Completely disregarding the sensations on her body, the brutality that would cause ordinary people unbearable pain, the slight ache on her smooth, jade-like skin—her soft, plump, and delicate body leaned against Jiang Cheng, who seemed even more vulnerable after apologizing. Her starry eyes blinked lightly, her eyelashes trembled frequently, and even her lips seemed to become more rosy as she smiled and curved her lips into a smile.

You don't need to be gentle.

We need to make up for the gaps that were left unfilled during those months.

Everything needs to be made up for.

There won't be anyone else here anyway, right?

Dear

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Jiang Chengkong swallowed hard, feeling a slight unease—as if he were about to be completely swallowed up.

Revealed.

His disguise was truly seen through.

Failed.

My ordinariness has truly been discovered.

Although I never thought my amateur acting skills would last long, I didn't dare to contact Otto and the others for this very reason—because I didn't believe I could truly play the role of a flawless prophet in front of them. Even if my prophetic abilities weren't noticed, they would still see that I was essentially ordinary at a deeper level.

The reason I rejected their confessions was essentially because I knew I was ordinary, I knew I had many shortcomings, and I was not a good match for those girls. I didn't think they would even look at me, and even if we got together temporarily, it wouldn't last.

Can love truly last forever?

Can one really live a lifetime based on a moment of admiration?

Would you really be disappointed in yourself after realizing that you are actually an ordinary person who is easy to manipulate and easy to see through, and that you have lost your mystery and the powerful self that could save you in despair?

There was no need to actively refuse, because Raiden Mei had a good personality and might actually be able to endure it. Just experiencing the moment when his lover could only endure and suffer self-deception in the face of him, Jiang Cheng could vaguely feel that his life was absolutely over.

Even if Mei didn't say anything, he wouldn't have the face to stay any longer.

I guess I'll never dare to interact with anyone again in my life.

Disappointing others, especially those who have unknowingly become important to you...

Ahhh...

Just thinking about it makes me feel devastated.

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Jiang Cheng was already mentally prepared that his disguise would eventually be seen through. If everything went smoothly, he would have no chance of having any contact with these guys on stage. It was not hard to predict what would happen to him in the end. The best outcome would be the breakdown of his first love, and the worst outcome would be being turned into a human wet object.

In short, there's nothing to worry about. Just bear it, and then feel sad and regretful, because there's nothing you can do to undo it. No matter what you do, you can't change the outcome once you've been seen through.

The problem is that this time, the crisis brought about by being seen through seems to be different from any of the dangers anticipated.

It's not about being manipulated by others, nor about being used and then killed for experiments after being drained of their value.

It's not because Mei saw through his incompetence that he might be dumped in a relationship and suffer a miserable breakup.

Staring at those eyes that seemed to turn even the lightning in their pupils into hearts, and whose purple hue seemed to be tinged with an eerie pink, the sense of crisis she felt this time came from a place her instincts foretold—a strange weakness emanating from both sides of her waist down to her very bottom.

Moreover, one could sense that this was definitely not some unfounded worry, because the girl was initially holding his hand as if they were lovers, but as they walked...

Strictly speaking, ever since he apologized, Mei's behavior has become increasingly outrageous, even grabbing his hand and pressing it against his incredibly plump and soft breasts.

Its soft, smooth texture was as perfect as vanilla ice cream that would melt easily in the palm of your hand.

Jiangcheng really didn't expect this.

I wouldn't even dream of doing this.

At most, I'll fantasize about being disliked.

Even the biggest fantasy is just discovering one's true nature. After discovering that she is just an ordinary person, Mei will force herself to continue living.

After all, who would like someone who is so ordinary, so plain, with nothing special or extraordinary about them, whose emotions are incomplete—whether they love or hate—and who even needs help from others to survive?

Even the ending where Mei doesn't initiate a breakup or show any dissatisfaction, and then breaks up peacefully after being discovered by him, can be considered a fantasy—who would have thought that one day, after Mei discovers his incompetence, it would be the kidneys who have to worry?

"Ah... ah... Mei, isn't it a bit inappropriate to be out here right now? And even though we've become lovers, it's been a while... how should I put it? Maybe we should try to work things out a bit more."

"This is an important matter, something I absolutely cannot do with just anyone... If things go wrong later... well, I would never abandon you willingly. It's just that because of some rather strange and unusual circumstances, we might not be as... close to each other anymore, and then things might change..."

I simply can't continue speaking.

—Facing Mei's gaze.

Those beautiful, moist eyes seemed to say, "Are you going to reject me again?"

It was as if she had become more skilled and familiar with it, with her round, plump cheeks and slightly pouting lips.

Even the restraint in her brows seemed to convey sadness, and even the crimson highlights had lost their Herrscher's majesty, leaving only the sorrow of being abandoned.

What else can I say?

What am I supposed to say?

"Jiro-kun, can you please stop saying that?" Mei raised her head in a pleading manner, tears reflecting the clear sky swirling in her beautiful eyes, as if they might spill over at any moment. "Abandoning Mei... can you please not do that? Mei will be very obedient... really, I will never behave badly or deliberately make you angry."

of course!

of course!

Of course, of course, of course, of course!!

Being gazed upon by such a lovely girl whose eyes are filled with nothing but yours, her eyes glistening with tears, her pleading pure and simple.

What they wanted, what they sought, was simply not to be abandoned, just this most worthless and insignificant thing.

Who could refuse?

Who can refuse?

Who could meet those tearful eyes and still refuse with a heart of stone—merely a plea not to be abandoned?

Can't do it!

I simply can't refuse!

"Ah...don't worry."

"I will absolutely, absolutely, absolutely never say those things again!"

Jiang Cheng felt terrifyingly powerful. His previously hesitant voice was now forcefully twisted into a single rope – for Mei's sake, he was willing to sign anything that even Li Hongzhang wouldn't dare to sign.

"I am Jiang Cheng."

"—I will never abandon Raiden Mei!"

Do not……

It wasn't just Li Hongzhang who dared not sign it.

Gazing into those eyes that brightened and shone once more, eyes that were filled with only myself.

Even breathing became heavy, as if carrying the promise he had willingly accepted. The overwhelming emotion in his heart was—no matter what happens in the future, he would absolutely, absolutely, absolutely never let Mei be hurt again.

Although the girl said it first.

I will never let you get hurt, Cheng-kun.

That was an agreement unilaterally declared in the past.

Raiden Mei's decision will never be surpassed by anyone.

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Is this what a prophet is like?

This is so funny!

One bystander has already started to laugh without any morality or empathy—if the sourness wasn't too strong.

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They were completely manipulated.

Poor Jiangcheng.

Listening to the cheesy, overly sweet interactions between the two lovers behind him, it was as if only someone who had never been in love could write such a saccharine, yet completely unrealistic, fantasy story—even though he was a mechanical creation, Gray Snake couldn't help but want to laugh.

Doesn't the ability to predict the future increase a prophet's intelligence?

How come he can't even beat a high school girl?

Ryoma never taught his daughter how to seduce men!

Nevertheless, the Grey Serpent, recalling the glorious achievements of the previous prophet Aponia, decided to abandon this disrespectful act towards Yingjie.

It answered a report that suddenly came in—the ravens, who had been temporarily brought in to work, had completed all the formalities required for their day date.

And finally, at this moment, the journey that had left it sticky and carrying two people could finally come to an end.

The gray snake turned around, its face glowing red.

The gentle clapping of hands proclaimed—

"The necessary steps for the date have been prepared, so please proceed to the base entrance."

"Mr. Jiangcheng, it's essential to balance work and rest. Please take a good rest before preparing to fight Otto."

"The Mandate of Heaven is indeed a colossal thing, and it is not something that can be resolved in a short time if we want to take it over without causing too much turmoil. Please rest assured that we will do our best as quickly as possible and will definitely not hold you back."

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At the base's main gate, Raven, who had come specifically because of Gray Snake's promise of a pay raise, even forgoing a potential double-cross, waited for the arrival of his two new bosses—or rather, superiors—while still wearing his mercenary gear.

That's absolutely incredible.

Humans can actually be with Herrschers.

No matter how many deep breaths Raven takes, the thought of such a bizarre thing happening still makes him feel like he's wasted his past.